The Minister is the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Jeff Radebe will deliver the opening address at the opening of China Africa Summit in Cape Town, under the theme. “a new era of Win-Win media cooperation between China and Africa “

The aim of the summit is to facilitate the media exchange and cooperation between China and Africa, strengthening friendships as well as deepening the new type of Sino- African strategic Partnership.

This major event is the first of its kind in the history of China-Africa media exchange. More than 200 prominent media leaders from China and Africa will gather together to exchange ideas and thoughts and seek common development.

The event is hosted by the State Council Information Office (SCIO) of the Peoples Republic of China.

The details are as follows:

Date:               1st December 2015
Time:              09h00
Venue:            Cape Town International Convention Centre

For all media interviews please contact: Mmabatho Ramompi on 076 480 3513 Mmabatho.Ramompi@presidency-dpme.gov.za

Issued by Government Communications (GCIS) on behalf of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME).

30 November 2015